Named to honor the Center's primary benefactors, whose generous contributions have made the Bower Center possible, this exhibit annually brings in diverse collections of 150+ artworks by 50+ artists including paintings, mixed media, photography, sculpture, and more. Much of the artwork is for sale and awaiting its new home in yours. Dr. Bower’s love for...
Join a group of professors and students who are working in partnership with the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation to study the skies above the Blue Ridge Parkway. Learn about the importance of dark night skies, the role they play in forming rural identity, and the steps communities can take to preserve and protect them.
Come learn what tasty treats and healing properties nature can provide while you explore the original grocery store, the great outdoors! Wander: They will have a short intro into foraging safety and wildcrafting etiquette, following by a short hike where we explore what edible & medicinal plants & fungi are in season! Awe: You will...
Named to honor the Center's primary benefactors, whose generous contributions have made the Bower Center possible, this exhibit annually brings in diverse collections of 150+ artworks by 50+ artists including paintings, mixed media, photography, sculpture, and more. Much of the artwork is for sale and awaiting its new home in yours. Dr. Bower’s love for...
April 2–4 is blooming with charm, treasures, and just a little bit of Easter magic! Step into Woods Goods & Mercantile and wander through freshly stocked vendor booths bursting with vintage finds, garden-inspired décor, and one-of-a-kind pieces you didn’t know you needed! Last-minute Easter ideas? Shop sweet decor, thoughtful gifts, and table-ready treasures that will...
Named to honor the Center's primary benefactors, whose generous contributions have made the Bower Center possible, this exhibit annually brings in diverse collections of 150+ artworks by 50+ artists including paintings, mixed media, photography, sculpture, and more. Much of the artwork is for sale and awaiting its new home in yours. Dr. Bower’s love for...
This is where the fun of bingo meets the excitement of your favorite tunes! Each round features hit songs across various genres, and you’ll mark your card to the beat. Win the coveted Music Bingo chain, gift cards, and of course, ultimate bragging rights! It’s a lively and unique way to enjoy great music, compete...
April 2–4 is blooming with charm, treasures, and just a little bit of Easter magic! Step into Woods Goods & Mercantile and wander through freshly stocked vendor booths bursting with vintage finds, garden-inspired décor, and one-of-a-kind pieces you didn’t know you needed! Last-minute Easter ideas? Shop sweet decor, thoughtful gifts, and table-ready treasures that will...
Over 200,000 tulips are waiting for you at Layman Family Farm! Come out and enjoy stunning views of vibrant tulip blooms, one of a kind photo ops, baby animals, festival foods, live music, tons of attractions, Easter activities (select dates) and more! Click here for tickets.
Named to honor the Center's primary benefactors, whose generous contributions have made the Bower Center possible, this exhibit annually brings in diverse collections of 150+ artworks by 50+ artists including paintings, mixed media, photography, sculpture, and more. Much of the artwork is for sale and awaiting its new home in yours. Dr. Bower’s love for...
April 2–4 is blooming with charm, treasures, and just a little bit of Easter magic! Step into Woods Goods & Mercantile and wander through freshly stocked vendor booths bursting with vintage finds, garden-inspired décor, and one-of-a-kind pieces you didn’t know you needed! Last-minute Easter ideas? Shop sweet decor, thoughtful gifts, and table-ready treasures that will...
Over 200,000 tulips are waiting for you at Layman Family Farm! Come out and enjoy stunning views of vibrant tulip blooms, one of a kind photo ops, baby animals, festival foods, live music, tons of attractions, Easter activities (select dates) and more! Click here for tickets.
HumanKind Annual Easter Egg Hunt Date: Saturday, April 4, 2025 Time: 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM Location: Gross Orchard (Rain or Shine!) Hop on over for a fun-filled Easter celebration with activities for all ages! This year we will have a record breaking 20,000 easter eggs!! Easter Egg Hunt: Ages 0-4: 11:00 AM Ages 5+:12:00...
Over 200,000 tulips are waiting for you at Layman Family Farm! Come out and enjoy stunning views of vibrant tulip blooms, one of a kind photo ops, baby animals, festival foods, live music, tons of attractions, Easter activities (select dates) and more! Click here for tickets.
Come see live music at Harvest Moon Marketplace! Click here to see who is playing this weekend! Enjoy beer, wine, meads, ciders, and non-alcoholic drinks, along with delicious food and great shopping at the Marketplace. Free admission and free music!
Bedford County, along with City of Lynchburg, are proud to host the Professional Disc Golf Association Champions Cup, one of the premier events in professional disc golf! Join fans from across the country as the world’s top players compete at one of the world’s top ranked courses - New London Tech Disc Golf Course -...
This is where the fun of bingo meets the excitement of your favorite tunes! Each round features hit songs across various genres, and you’ll mark your card to the beat. Win the coveted Music Bingo chain, gift cards, and of course, ultimate bragging rights! It’s a lively and unique way to enjoy great music, compete...
Come to Fables and Feathers Winery for live music, great wine and beautiful views! Some days there will also be food trucks on site. Click here to see who is playing and which food truck will be on site!
Come to Benjamins for great food and live music every Friday! Click here to see who is playing each week.
Come to Apocalypse Ale Works for great beer and live music. For more information and to see who is playing each week, click here. Food by Bunker 42 Bar Bites will also be available for purchase!
The Apple Blossom Festival at Gross Orchard will take place on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM in beautiful Apple Valley. Visitors can celebrate the beauty of spring while the orchards are in full bloom and enjoy a full day of family-friendly activities including food, wagon rides, live music, fried apples,...
The Bedford Farmers Market will have fresh produce, vegetables, baked goods, artisan crafts and a variety of Bedford and locally grown products! Free off-street parking.
Thrive Outside is a free, family-friendly outdoor festival hosted by Bedford County Parks & Recreation and the Bedford Area YMCA. Presented by Blue Ridge Outdoors magazine, Destination Bedford, and Centra Health, this exciting event celebrates all things outdoors and active living in our region. This festival will be Saturday, April 11, from 10:00 a.m. to...
Over 200,000 tulips are waiting for you at Layman Family Farm! Come out and enjoy stunning views of vibrant tulip blooms, one of a kind photo ops, baby animals, festival foods, live music, tons of attractions, Easter activities (select dates) and more! Click here for tickets.
Come see live music at Harvest Moon Marketplace! Click here to see who is playing this weekend! Enjoy beer, wine, meads, ciders, and non-alcoholic drinks, along with delicious food and great shopping at the Marketplace. Free admission and free music!
Head over to the Smith Mountain Lake State Park for the 21st annual Winter Lecture Series presented by Friends of Smith Mountain Lake. Learn something new each month! The Discovery Center Single ticket: $10; Season ticket: $30 (includes parking) Friends of SMLSP members: Single ticket: $8; Season ticket: $24 (includes parking) Click here for...
Join Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest and the Blue Ridge Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) to witness a Naturalization Ceremony welcoming 30 new American citizens in honor of Thomas Jefferson’s 283rd birthday. Admission to the ceremony is included with general admission to Poplar Forest.
This is where the fun of bingo meets the excitement of your favorite tunes! Each round features hit songs across various genres, and you’ll mark your card to the beat. Win the coveted Music Bingo chain, gift cards, and of course, ultimate bragging rights! It’s a lively and unique way to enjoy great music, compete...
Come to Fables and Feathers Winery for live music, great wine and beautiful views! Some days there will also be food trucks on site. Click here to see who is playing and which food truck will be on site!
Come to Benjamins for great food and live music every Friday! Click here to see who is playing each week.
Come to Apocalypse Ale Works for great beer and live music. For more information and to see who is playing each week, click here. Food by Bunker 42 Bar Bites will also be available for purchase!
Boutique-style farmers market experience celebrating retail, art, and wellness at the heart of SML! A destination for both locals and visitors, offering a thoughtfully curated mix of vibrant local talent and a meaningful space for connection and gathering!
Over 200,000 tulips are waiting for you at Layman Family Farm! Come out and enjoy stunning views of vibrant tulip blooms, one of a kind photo ops, baby animals, festival foods, live music, tons of attractions, Easter activities (select dates) and more! Click here for tickets.
Come see live music at Harvest Moon Marketplace! Click here to see who is playing this weekend! Enjoy beer, wine, meads, ciders, and non-alcoholic drinks, along with delicious food and great shopping at the Marketplace. Free admission and free music!
Over 200,000 tulips are waiting for you at Layman Family Farm! Come out and enjoy stunning views of vibrant tulip blooms, one of a kind photo ops, baby animals, festival foods, live music, tons of attractions, Easter activities (select dates) and more! Click here for tickets.
Come see live music at Harvest Moon Marketplace! Click here to see who is playing this weekend! Enjoy beer, wine, meads, ciders, and non-alcoholic drinks, along with delicious food and great shopping at the Marketplace. Free admission and free music!
This is where the fun of bingo meets the excitement of your favorite tunes! Each round features hit songs across various genres, and you’ll mark your card to the beat. Win the coveted Music Bingo chain, gift cards, and of course, ultimate bragging rights! It’s a lively and unique way to enjoy great music, compete...
A full weekend of live music, sustainability education, and thoughtful ways to take care of the earth and each other. Camp under the stars at the foot of Terrapin Mountain to celebrate our Mother Earth at the Terrapin Mountain Earth Day Festival. Local food vendors, craft vendor market, and camping all weekend! Get your tickets...
Come to Fables and Feathers Winery for live music, great wine and beautiful views! Some days there will also be food trucks on site. Click here to see who is playing and which food truck will be on site!
Come to Benjamins for great food and live music every Friday! Click here to see who is playing each week.
Come enjoy the annual running of the Osprey 10K Run/5K Run-Walk, which will highlight the wonderful attributes of the area as participants make their way along the beautiful roadways in Smith Mountain Lake State Park. The Osprey race is a USATF sanctioned event with all proceeds going to benefit programs at the park and fostering...
Join the National Park Service for a volunteer opportunity at the Otter Creek Campground Clean Up! Enjoy the great outdoors and fresh mountain air while helping prepare the campground for the 2026 season. Volunteers will assist with removing winter storm debris, picking up sticks, raking leaves, and cleaning grills and picnic tables. Participants should bring...
Family Day is an exciting, family-friendly event exploring life at home and on the front lines during World War II – featuring children’s activities, living historians, and special tours. Food available for purchase.
Come see live music at Harvest Moon Marketplace! Click here to see who is playing this weekend! Enjoy beer, wine, meads, ciders, and non-alcoholic drinks, along with delicious food and great shopping at the Marketplace. Free admission and free music!
Come learn what tasty treats and healing properties nature can provide while you explore the original grocery store, the great outdoors! Wander: They will have a short intro into foraging safety and wildcrafting etiquette, following by a short hike where we explore what edible & medicinal plants & fungi are in season! Awe: You will...
This is where the fun of bingo meets the excitement of your favorite tunes! Each round features hit songs across various genres, and you’ll mark your card to the beat. Win the coveted Music Bingo chain, gift cards, and of course, ultimate bragging rights! It’s a lively and unique way to enjoy great music, compete...
Come to Benjamins for great food and live music every Friday! Click here to see who is playing each week.
Come to Apocalypse Ale Works for great beer and live music. For more information and to see who is playing each week, click here. Food by Bunker 42 Bar Bites will also be available for purchase!
Staged out of beautiful Smith Mountain Lake State Park this triathlon classic has clear water, mountain views and fun courses. The swim features a sandy beach start and a crisp, clear lake. The bike and run courses are rolling, but not too challenging. This is a great race if you are just starting out in the sport,...
Join the National Park Service for a volunteer opportunity at the Peaks of Otter Campground Clean Up! Enjoy the great outdoors and fresh mountain air while helping prepare the campground for the 2026 season. Volunteers will assist with removing winter storm debris, picking up sticks, raking leaves, and cleaning grills and picnic tables. Participants should...
Enjoy springtime in Bedford at the historic Big Otter Mill! Live music, BBQ by the Virginia Masonic District 24 Master Masons Association, vendors, and self-guided tours of the Mill! Free admission and family friendly! Dogs okay, must be on a leash.
Come see live music at Harvest Moon Marketplace! Click here to see who is playing this weekend! Enjoy beer, wine, meads, ciders, and non-alcoholic drinks, along with delicious food and great shopping at the Marketplace. Free admission and free music!
Destination Bedford offers big, bold and unforgettable experiences. You’ll see stunning beauty in the Blue Ridge Mountains and hear stories of bravery that will take your breath away at the National D-Day Memorial.
